Translations
Modern
…and the glory of the LORD entered the temple through the gate facing east.
Traditional
And the glory of the Lord came into the house by the way of the gate whose prospect is toward the east.
Literal
And the glory of YHWH came into the temple by the way of the gate that has its face toward the east.
Latin
Et majestas Domini ingressa est templum per viam portæ quæ respiciebat ad orientem.
Original
Hebrew
English
…and the glory of the LORD entered the temple through the gate facing east.
Notes
The sacred spaces mentioned earlier were useless when empty (see Ezekiel 37:7–8). The temple needed the presence of the God of Israel's glory to be meaningful. This glory had left in Ezekiel 10. Now, it would return from the east, the same direction it had left. Unlike its slow and hesitant departure, its return would be sudden, with the loud roar of rushing waters (see Ezekiel 1:24; Revelation 1:15). As usual, the prophet fell face down in awe of this glory.
Events
- Prophecies of Ezekielc. 593 BC
Glossary
Book of Revelation Ezekiel (Person) Ezekiel, Book of Glory Judaism New Jerusalem Pillar of Fire and Cloud Remnant Sadducees Son of Man Temple Theocracy